I think its great that many of us still have holy grails we haven't had before whether it be that it was previously released, sold out, unaffordable to some, or simply never been issued yet.

If the labels are perusing these threads at least they may get an inkling for what fans are lusting after. And granted, some wishes will be granted and some are pipedreams no doubt, but never say never I say. Recording elements can turn up from the most unlikely sources, rights can be licensed and eventually what seems utterly impossible could come to fruition.

All of the labels have provided us with gems for our collections and should all be commended for their hard work. If we didn't patronise them they wouldn't be in the business that they are. Demand always seems to exceed supply in this niche market there is no doubt about that. And music is such an electic taste. ie. not everything will appeal to the masses. Some will appeal to many, but not others, that's just the nature of the soundtrack business.

For me, the jewel in my soundtrack collection has since 2001 been FSM's "THE TOWERING INFERNO" which continues to be my favorite of all time (movie as well). I have documented in other threads how much extra stuff could be included in a new version, and our own Lukas Kendall has previously stated the many of the studio relationships FSM once had are no longer possible especially now that the company has wound down its CD producing arm. BUT there is always a possibility another label could reissue this John Williams masterpiece in an entirely new and expanded version.

How great it would be to have Film versions vs. album arrangements, alternates, previously unreleased music from this much-loved title in a new definitive edition, especially as 2014 will be the film's 40th Anniversary year. I am of course aware of the elements that were used on FSM's edition and the quality of some of them. But technology has progressed so much in 12 years so who knows what's possible. Other elements could indeed have been located since the last version. And although it seems unlikely, I just hope this does happen. I have even offered to write new liner notes for the album if any of the labels were interested.

For almost 40 years I have hummed that little tune titled "The Promenade Room" (the scene where McQueen and Holden confer which features Jones and Astaire dancing as Holden announces there's a fire 50 floors below). To have this track in all its glory -- even if it has the ragged ending depicted in the film as the houseband is asked to stop playing -- would be fantastic, but hey that's just me being a fanboy (sorry Ford!).

I know there are many other scores that fans are lusting after. My advice is don't give up hope. If we continue to show there is enough interest then maybe we will eventually get what we wish for!

I can't see more Harline coming from Intrada, they haven't released any of his stuff for years, & over at Intrada Roger did say no more Harline as doesn't sell that well, & I think he was was only half joking. All eyes on Kritzerland.

As we're almost to the new year, here are my relatively realistic and most hoped for 2014 predictions:

LLL: The Matrix Revolutions, Batman The Animated Series Vol. 3, Superman The Animated Series Vol. 1, X-Men, and Licence to Kill and Die Another Day (though obviously only if the issues with Eon resolve for those last two)

Intrada: Mulan and The Rocketeer

Varèse: Starship Troopers, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Small Soldiers

I also feel like 2014 may bring The Secret of NIMH, but from which label I'm not sure.